Senior Portait Article

• it's important to get to know the teenager first
• photographers who discover their clients interests are the most successful at putting them at ease
• listen to the client's ideas and use different objects to represent them
• "smile with your eyes"
• most teenagers want editorial looking shots, like the ones in magazines
• full frame DSLR's are used for senior portraits
• photographers want the client to bring trendy outfits and an outfit that won't look outdated in years to come
• create a "natural look for the parents" and "high fashion look for seniors"
• urban and beach settings are popular